Bulletin TE-471B

Model 471B Digital Thermo Anemometer

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Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

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The MODEL 471B Digital Thermo Anemometers are versatile dual function SPECIFICATIONS
instruments that quickly and easily measure air velocity or volumetric flow plus air Service: Air velocity and temperature of clean, dry air.
temperature in imperial or metric units. High contrast LCD display shows both selected Temperature Limits: Process Air Velocity: -20 to 212°F (-29 to 100°C); Process
readings simultaneously. Convenient backlight provides perfect visibility in low light Temperature: -40 to 212°F (-40 to 100°C); Ambient: 5 to 125°F (-15 to 51°C).
conditions. Light automatically shuts off after 2-1/2 minutes to prolong battery life. Display: 4.5 digit LCD.
Low battery warning is included. Stainless steel probe with comfortable hand grip Resolution: 0.1%, 0.1°F/°C.
is etched with insertion depth marks from 0 to 8 inches and 0 to 20 cm. Extruded Range Air Velocity: 0 to 6000 FPM (0 to 30 m/s).
aluminum housing fully protects electronics, yet is lightweight and comfortable to hold Accuracy Air Velocity: ±3% FS within temperature range of 40 to 90°F (4 to 32°C).
even when taking multiple readings as part of duct traverses. Up to 99 readings may Range Volumetric Air Flow: 19,999 in selected flow units.
be stored for later retrieval. An integral sliding cover protects sensors when not in use. Range Temperature: -40 to 212°F (-40 to 100°C).
Items included with the 471B are 9 volt alkaline battery, sensing probe, wrist strap and Accuracy Temperature: ±0.5°F (±0.28°C) from 32 to 122°F (0 to 50 °C); ±1.5°F
custom carrying case. (±0.83°C) from -40°F to 32°F (-40 to 0°C) & 122 to 212°F (50 to 100°C).
Probe Length: 8˝ (203 mm) insertion.
Battery Installation Cable Length: 28˝ (71 cm) retracted, 6 ft (183 cm) extended.
The unit is shipped with a separate 9 volt alkaline battery which must be installed Power Requirements: 9V alkaline battery included.
before operation. Remove the two screws holding the bottom endcap in place and Weight: 16 oz (454 g).
remove it. Connect the battery to the enclosed battery clip, observing correct polarity. Agency Approvals: CE.
Be careful not to trap the wires between the case or foam pad which retains the battery.
This could make it difficult to install the battery or remove it later for replacement. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure the rubber gasket is properly seated in the gasket channel and replace the ON/OFF/LIGHT
endcap. Note that the endcap will only fit one way because the holes are slightly off- A single press turns unit on, and a second press turns unit off. While unit is on, hold for
center. Place the “Z” shaped wrist strap clip in one of the screw recesses and replace 2 seconds to turn on the backlight. If the light is active, press once to turn the light off
the screws. Do not overtighten. Attach the wrist strap to the clip. and another to turn the unit off.

When battery replacement becomes necessary, use only 9 volt alkaline type batteries HOLD
such as a Duracell® MN1604, or Eveready® 522 or equivalent. Zinc-carbon types, A single press freezes the current reading and a second press resumes live process
often labeled Heavy-Duty, are not recommended because of their shorter life and an reading.
increased potential for leakage. Alkaline batteries are a better value because they last
typically up to three times longer in this device. MENU
A single press will display the menu. Hit MENU while in the main menu to go back to
Low Battery Indicator the home screen or while in the sub-menus to back up one level.
A weak battery may cause improper operation or inaccurate measurements. A low
battery indicator ( ) is provided on the display to show when the battery needs to ENTER
be replaced. Although the unit may appear to function and read properly, the accuracy When in the home screen, press to cycle through displayed values. While in the menu,
of the readings cannot be guaranteed when the ( ) indicator is empty of power press to enter sub-menus or values. Press and hold for 4 seconds to clear MAX, MIN,
segments. Replace the battery with a fresh one. Do not leave an exhausted battery in or MEM in their respective menus.
the unit due to potential battery leakage.
MEMORY/UP
A singles press will retrieve stored data points in the memory. Each successive press
will scroll to the next saved memory location ST01, ST02, etc. While in the menu, it
becomes the UP button.
NOTICE The side of the probe with dot should face the flow.
STORE/DOWN
A single press will store the current reading on the screen. ST01, ST02, etc. shows in
the display to indicate the memory location where the reading was saved. While in the
menu, it becomes the DOWN button.

Duracell® is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company

Eveready® is a registered trademark of Eveready Battery Company, Inc.

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HOLD Engineering Units

HOLD will appear on the home screen when the HOLD button is pressed, indicating Press ENTER to see current engineering units. Press MEMORY/UP or STORE/
the process reading has been frozen. DOWN to select another unit.

Area
Memory Storage and Retrieval

Press ENTER to view the current duct shape setting. rEC for rectangular or CIrCL
From the home screen, push MEMORY/UP to view all previously stored values. Cycle
for circular will appear. To alter between the two, push the MEMORY/UP button or
up or down through the stored data with the MEMORY/UP or STORE/DOWN buttons.
STORE/DOWN buttons. If a circle duct shape is selected, press ENTER to see DIAM
From the home screen, press STORE/DOWN to store data points to memory. For both
the diameter value. If rectangle is chosen, ENTER will allow adjustment of the XdIM
data storage and data memory retrieval, press MENU to return to the home screen.
and YdIM of the duct. A numeral position will blink indicating it can be adjusted with the
MEMORY/UPor STORE/DOWN buttons. Hit ENTER to store a value.
Note: In metric mode dimensions will be displayed in mm. Inches will be the value
when using imperial units.

MENUS
Power Management
Maximum

Pu­­­sh ENTER to see current time off setting. Select 30 or 10 values indicating minutes
Push ENTER to see the maximum recorded reading. When viewing the maximum
for power to automatically shut-off. By selecting 0, the auto shut-off is disengaged and
recorded reading, hold ENTER for 4 seconds to clear. Press MEMORY/UP or STORE/
the unit will only turn off manually by the ON/OFF/LIGHT button.
DOWN to cycle through parameters.

Minimum Factory Restore

Push ENTER to see the minimum recorded reading. When viewing the minimum This function allows the user to restore the unit to factory settings. Press ENTER to
recorded reading, hold ENTER for 4 seconds to clear. Press MEMORY/UP or STORE/ view the restore function. CLr will be shown on the display. Press and hold ENTER
DOWN to cycle through parameters. for 4 seconds until CLrd is displayed. The unit will then be restored to factory defaults.

Average MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
Upon final installation of the Model 471B, no routine maintenance is required. The
Model 471B is not field serviceable and should be returned if repair is needed. Field
repair should not be attempted and may void warranty.

WARRANTY/RETURN
Press ENTER to view the AVG function. This function will adjust the process reading Refer to “Terms and Conditions of Sales” in our catalog and on our website. Contact
on the home screen to report the average reading over the period of selected time. customer service to receive a Return Goods Authorization number before shipping the
Press MEMORY/UP or STORE/DOWN to select between 0, 30, or 60 second values. product back for repair. Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus any
Push ENTER to store the desired value. additional application notes.

This product uses FreeRTOS (www.FreeRTOS.org) version 7.0.1. A copy of the original Free RTOS
Memory source shall be provided upon request.

Press ENTER to see CLr. Hold ENTER for 4 seconds to clear all stored memory
locations.

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